Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

This one day qualification is designed for those learners wishing to become an emergency paediatric first aider in the workplace with a responsibility for the welfare of infants and children. This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in industry.

Topics within this qualification meet the requirements for paediatric first aid outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 as being important to maintaining safe and effective practice when providing treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel in England.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that first aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Topics within this course are regarded by the Early Years Foundation Stage as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.

Course Duration : One day

The minimum contact hours for this qualification, excluding breaks should be for a minimum period of 6 hours over 1 day.

Assessment

The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or written questioning and practical demonstration.

Certificate

All successful students will be issued with an Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification.

All candidates receive comprehensive course materials including a complimentary first aid kit, resuscitation face, shield and a book.

Course Content

The roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Paediatric First Aider

Assessing an incident

Treatment of an unconscious casualty who is breathing - recovery position

Infection control and the use of barriers

Primary and secondary survey

Choking

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Recovery position

Bleeding, grazes, embedded objects

Poisoning

Shock

Burns and scalds

Fitting and seizures

Severe Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis

Course Completion

A final assessment of knowledge and skill is a requirement of this programme.

Successful candidates will be awarded a wallet-sized qualification card on completion and receive a full colour A4 certificate.

The qualification is valid for 3 years but we strongly recommend refresher training every 12 months.

All candidates receive comprehensive course materials including a complimentary first aid kit, resuscitation face, shield and a book.